1974-Graduated from Centennial High School in Pueblo, CO
1975-Entered in US Army as Dental Lab Technician
1976-Completed basic training for US Army at Ft. Sill, OK
Graduated from United States Academy of Health Sciences
1979-Received honorable discharge from US Army
1979-Graduated from Cameron University with B.S. in Natural Science with an emphasis in Chemistry and Physics
1984-Graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio with Doctorate of Dental Surgery
1985-Entered into private practice
2002-Graduated from New York University Maxi Course in Implantology
2003-Graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Implantology Preceptorship
2004-Awarded Fellow from International Congress of Oral Implantology (ICOI)
2004-Awarded Associate Fellow from American Academy of Implant Dentistry
(AAID)
2004-Completed study with American Equilibration Society (AES)
1985-Received Award for honorable service from University of Southern
Colorado
1987-Elected to Pueblo City Council for 4 year term
1987-Served on Pueblo City/County Board of Health for 2 years
1989-Served at Pueblo Latino Chamber of Commerce President
1989-Received numerous awards including “Best Elected Official” with Hope
Alive
1989-Chairman for Area Agency in Aging Dental Board, appointed by Governor
Roy Romero
2005-Served as President of Pueblo Latino Chamber of Commerce Past
Presidents Foundation
2006-Served on “Hispanic Advisory Committee” at Colorado State University-
Pueblo
2006-Received “Small Business of the Year” Award
2006-Elected to United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Board of
Directors, Region II